淡蓝之眸

"The Pale Blue Eye" is a film that delves into the intriguing world of 19th-century detective work and the early life of one of America's most celebrated writers, Edgar Allan Poe. Set against the backdrop of the United States Military Academy at West Point, the movie offers a unique blend of historical fiction and suspenseful storytelling. This review will explore the various elements that make "The Pale Blue Eye" a compelling watch, from its plot and characters to its themes and cinematic execution.The narrative of "The Pale Blue Eye" is based on a historical fiction novel by Louis Bayard, which reimagines the real-life unsolved murders that took place at West Point in 1829 and 1830. The film follows the story of retired detective Augustus Landor (played by Christian Bale), who is called upon to investigate a series of murders at the prestigious military academy. Landor's investigation is assisted by a young, detail-oriented cadet, none other than the future famous writer Edgar Allan Poe (played by Harry Melling). The plot weaves a complex tapestry of mystery, with the audience drawn into a world where the line between fact and fiction is blurred, and the quest for truth is as elusive as the pale blue eye of the title suggests.Christian Bale delivers a captivating performance as the enigmatic and world-weary detective, Augustus Landor. His portrayal is nuanced and introspective, capturing the essence of a man haunted by his past and driven by a relentless pursuit of justice. Bale's ability to convey depth and complexity with subtlety is a testament to his skill as an actor.Harry Melling, known for his role as Dudley Dursley in the "Harry Potter" series, takes on the role of the young Edgar Allan Poe with impressive versatility. Melling's Poe is a character of great intelligence and sensitivity, yet also one who is struggling to find his place in the world. The transformation from the familiar boyish character to a more mature and complex individual is seamless and engaging.The dynamic between Landor and Poe is at the heart of the film, with their contrasting personalities and investigative styles complementing each other. The mentorship that develops between the two characters adds a layer of depth to the story, as it explores themes of legacy, ambition, and the burden of knowledge."The Pale Blue Eye" is visually stunning, with its cinematography capturing the grandeur and isolation of West Point. The film's use of natural lighting and atmospheric settings creates an eerie and atmospheric backdrop for the unfolding mystery. The choice of color palette and the attention to period detail contribute to the film's authenticity and immersive quality.The visual storytelling is further enhanced by the use of symbolism and visual motifs, such as the recurring image of the pale blue eye, which serves as a haunting reminder of the enigma at the heart of the investigation. The film's director and cinematographer have crafted a visual language that speaks to the themes of the story, creating a rich and evocative viewing experience."The Pale Blue Eye" explores a variety of themes that resonate with contemporary audiences. The film delves into the nature of truth and the lengths people will go to protect their secrets. It also examines the impact of trauma and the ways in which individuals cope with loss and grief.The movie also offers a commentary on the pursuit of knowledge and the moral dilemmas that come with it. As Landor and Poe uncover the dark underbelly of West Point, they are forced to confront the uncomfortable reality that the quest for truth can come at a high price. The film raises questions about the ethics of investigation and the responsibility that comes with wielding power and influence.Furthermore, "The Pale Blue Eye" touches on the theme of legacy and the impact of one's actions on future generations. The film suggests that the legacies we leave behind are not just a product of our achievements but also of the choices we make and the values we uphold.Since its release, "The Pale Blue Eye" has garnered a mixed reception from critics and audiences alike. With an IMDb rating of 6.5 and a 64% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the film has found an audience that appreciates its atmospheric storytelling and strong performances. The movie's exploration of the early life of Edgar Allan Poe offers a fresh perspective on a well-known literary figure, adding to the cultural legacy of this enigmatic writer.In conclusion, "The Pale Blue Eye" is a haunting and atmospheric film that offers a unique blend of historical fiction and suspenseful storytelling. With its compelling characters, stunning visuals, and thought-provoking themes, the movie is a worthy addition to the genre of mystery and detective films. While it may not be a perfect film, it is certainly one that will leave viewers pondering the complexities of truth and the legacies we leave behind.

同样是冬季连环杀人案， 同样是作家角色协助侦探破案， 同样是作家角色对女主一见钟情， 同样真相是因为女主为了续命干的坏事， 同样最后反转侦探也有问题不过影片风格不一样。

这部电影在上线前，我是相当期待，毕竟放出的消息是大名鼎鼎的爱伦坡将作为侦探助手出现在本片里，而侦探角色将由克里斯蒂安贝尔演出。

最让我兴奋的其实不是贝尔，毕竟他的表现相当稳定，就连在雷神4这种大烂片里，贝尔也能有所出彩。

爱伦坡，是最让我感到激动的。

爱伦坡那可是推理小说之父啊！

真正意义上的第一篇推理小说，就是出自爱伦坡值之手，《莫格街凶杀案》。

所有热爱推理小说的人，都不可能不知道爱伦坡的大名，而他，这样一个传奇人物将被搬上荧幕，而且还是作为侦探助手。

电影会借此讲述爱伦坡的成长吗？

他会是因为某个大侦探的影响而成为推理小说作家的吗？

乌鸦8.7[美] 埃德加·爱伦·坡 / 2017 / 江西人民出版社爱伦坡经典的小说集但是电影让我比较失望。

简单说说几个地方，以下涉及严重剧透！！！！！

反转不够惊艳，容易猜到在电影进行到一半的时候，我大概就会猜想结尾会是“贝尔是主谋，真相最后由爱伦坡揭露。

”一是电影的闪回镜头较多，结局必然是和贝尔的女儿有关；二来，爱伦坡这个名字的分量实在太大了，最后的真相有他来揭露这才符合他的身份。

只不过，具体反转的形式我是没猜到的，核心诡计还算是合理，虽然算不上精彩但是及格之上。

事实上，这种侦探最终是凶手的桥段已经被多次在小说中运用。

特别是在某个侦探系列的完结篇，例如大侦探波洛（出自阿加莎克里斯蒂笔下）、哲瑞雷恩（出自埃勒里奎因笔下）。

帷幕9.2[英]阿加莎·克里斯蒂 / 2015 / 新星出版社大侦探波洛的最后一案

哲瑞·雷恩的最后一案8.2[美] 埃勒里·奎因 / 2017 / 新星出版社“悲剧”系列的完结篇爱伦坡角色缺乏不可替代性，干嘛非得顶这么个大名在开篇就提到过，爱伦坡这个角色是值得改编和深挖的，但是电影仅仅是形式上对爱伦坡的致敬。

倒不是说，这么用不行。

电影有点杀鸡焉用牛刀的意思，电影中爱伦坡的角色不一定非要用“爱伦坡”这个名号，替换成任何一个无名小卒都是可以的，没有体现“爱伦坡”这个名字在电影的存在的必要性。

我们并不是说任何好电影里的任何角色必须要有不可替代性，只是在这里这部电影特意用了“爱伦坡”，那他就必须存在必要性，否则，除了噱头将一无是处。

并且，在电影结尾爱伦坡角色并不讨好，他深深迷恋着电影中法医的女儿Lea，即使后者要将其杀害献祭，他仍在得知这一切后，为其开脱辩解。

一些瑕疵作为一部悬疑推理电影，不可或缺的一点是逻辑。

一部优秀的推理悬疑电影，一个完美无缺的逻辑链条和作案手法是非常必要的。

这里简单说说，电影不大合理的两个地方：1、贝尔前去小屋与医生一家对峙且要救爱伦坡。

医生一家是知道他们并没有杀人。

贝尔想要将杀人罪名嫁祸于医生一家，就必然面临着对峙，但是他无法确保法庭上的对峙他一定能赢。

因此，贝尔万无一失的方法是在小屋将一切知道底细的人全部干掉。

但是他没有，而且并没有这样的意图，是火灾意外杀死了知情人。

如果火灾之中知情人没有丧命，那么其完美犯罪不会成立。

当然，这里可以解释为，贝尔已然杀死了强奸他女儿的三名嫌疑人的两人，且无力追捕剩余一人，已有着坦然赴死、自首的心态，并且他无意牵连与女儿的强奸案无关之人。

但是，如果他不想通过完美犯罪逃出生天，从一开始为什么要自导自演呢？

为什么要费尽心机的杀死牲畜，仿造邪教做法现场呢？

这样解释未免有些牵强。

2、贝尔从医生书架上，就搜到了黑魔法的禁书，这这这。

太简单了吧。

前面俩小时，逗我们玩呢！

医生就这么将一本禁书大喇喇地放在书架上？

并非一无是处这电影也不是啥也不是，起码反转还是及格以上，演员表演全部在线可以说非常棒。

那种古典推理的调调我也非常喜欢。

只能说，及格分还是有的。

《以凶手主犯为代入视角来伪罪证的推证》狂野疾风，奔驰而下。

我悲痛地恳求它快些来。

“丽诺！

”她不愿回答..无尽夜色笼罩着她，仅流露出她的淡蓝之眸。

黯然之夜，怒火燃烧。

仅剩下那双致命的淡蓝之眸。

(埃德加引出梦里的诗) 亨利勒克猎巫中的佼佼者最后也殉道于他所谋杀捕猎的信仰成就里，作为这个牧师的后代，电影中的西点学校医生一家，最后卷入整个军校两起扑朔迷离的命案中去，到看似与亡灵的对话续命元素那节一幕幕非常的巧妙，类似主角查案掩饰凶杀的痕迹细节方面和戏剧张力也是十分令我动容，摒弃的一贯救赎的终极意义，死亡除了解脱，更大的包容了人的罪恶，脱离了人性矛盾的悬疑推理那将会多么索然寡淡。

兰道： “要是那天我的小玛丽去舞会遇到你该多好，谁知道呢？

” “我们真的或许能成为一家人的...”埃德加： “我很珍惜......当时我们........” “再见了，兰道”夹杂无声的情感，爆裂式的迸发，仿佛有什么东西在这一刻从这片子了溢出来溅到了我的脸上我的心里，有当时2016年在院线看《东方快车》一样类似的情况，还有一些许久我看过的一些并没你们悲却使得我哀从心底的一些叫不上名字的片子(如《昭和64》) 民国112年.2.25

I will only talk about casting, adaptation, and music.On castingScott Cooper let Hitchcock recruiting Landor. Wow! If one hasn’t read the book one might let this go naturally. That saves much screen time but in the Bayard’s book it’s more reasonable to let Captain Hitchcock and ColonelThayer wait in their office. If I say I’m not quite satisfied by Hitchcock’s actor, wait until I saw Thayer. Two of them did not show much a character that the book granted them. Not to mention the comradeship chemistry between the two “old couple”. Humour pattern in the book missing in the film. Then the eccentric Pawpaw, born a half indigenous, who was a highlight in the book has been low lighted in the film. In the book, his phrenological summarize on Poe was hilarious. And I was hoping to see his hearth-baked wild apples. But not in this film. Artemis was supposed to be the most handsome guy but… roiling my eye on his sideburns. Not even tall enough. As to the three ladies who were all the cause of every events, I enjoyed their scenes. They did not get much scenes yet that made them enigmatic. Gillian Anderson played a jumpy wife and cult mother well. She fully showed how much a mother of an ill child suffered. She absolutely hinted her guilt feeling in her uncontrollable moods and wired tones in conversations. The actress for Mathilde, Mattie for short, looks cute in a sad father’s memory. Hurt, injured, lost, but never choosing giving in. She gave up (her life). As for Lea, not best of Lucy Boynton’s. I’ve seen her better performances in Why Didn’t They Ask Evans as Lady Frankie.

悬崖上的谋杀 (2022)6.42022 / 英国 美国 / 悬疑 惊悚 / 休·劳瑞 / 威尔·保尔特 露西·宝通Bale has always been Fantastic. Need I not to say more. I believe 80% of the audience watched the film only because for him. His subtle reaction after Mattie threw herself off a bliff almost made me tearing. Landor woke up in the middle of the night crying over Mattie’s floral dress. He bid good day to Gillian Anderson outside of Academy. He showed 100% confident of what he was doing.I save my favourite character/actor here. 💗💗💗Cousin Dudley Dursley as Edgar Allen Poe was the best surprise. He is not handsome type of guy, but his performances was spotless. I like how he took pride of his poems. I like how he looked at Lea every time almost cross eyed, as if he wanted to look into Lea not as shallow as her appearance. I like how he cracked the first word myth from the ragged piece of paper Landor had retrieved from Fry’s fist. Cousin Dudley was the real protagonist in the film. His dimples made him look vulnerable yet lovely. The blue uniform and winter cape looked stunning on him.

哈利·波特与魔法石 (2001)9.22001 / 美国 英国 / 奇幻 冒险 / 克里斯·哥伦布 / 丹尼尔·雷德克里夫 艾玛·沃森Harry Melling is a black horse!On adaptationTo wrap up a film in 2 hours is not an easy task especially from a book that offered many details. Poe wrote many reports to Landor, which strengthened the bonding between Landor and Poe, like father and son, and good partners. In film, for the sake of screen time economy, the exchange of letters were largely dropped to once. The chemistry left little. However, I was surprised to see it was Mattie rubbing the dirt off her ball dress frantically when Landor woke up in the middle of the night. Not Pattie from the tavern. In book, Pattie of the tavern scrubbing the kitchen brass woke Landor. Mattie’s ghost image vanished. Landor sobbed over THE dress by Mattie’s wardrobe. This adaptation rendered the story tragic and regretful features. This artful adjustment made Landor’s grief come to life. In book I know it but couldn’t feel for him. Thus, I totally forgive that captain Hitchcock picking up Landor himself. I forgive laying low of Professor Pawpaw. I understand that at icehouse, Landor figured out the sabbath circles and symbols not Poe as in the book, for which the procession was long. The film progressed smoothly and in an enjoyable pace.

The Pale Blue Eye评价人数不足Louis BayardLast on musicWhen the screen became dark the music played loud. It’s grandeur. It sounded sorrowful and tragic . It also had a taste of revenge as the movement developed. For music, I would rate 5 out 5.

看电影时，男主跟将军的对话让我感觉电影少了很多东西，然后看到有人说改编自小说我就懂了。

故事应该是想传达这么一种观点：人的恶都是自身所处条件赋予的，所以环境也有责任。

即影片中所说：基督徒的罪，上帝要承担。

但电影对于军校对人性有何扭曲几乎没有很好的表达，开头军官强调“不会把学生逼得太紧”，但实际上没有通过情节展示。

如果看过全金属外壳或西线无战事这类电影的话其实可以自行想象。

可能需要三十分钟的戏来说服观众，军校到底把人性摧残到何种地步，以至于主人公兰道尔认为学员犯下的兽行军校亦有责任。

就是因为这个缺少铺垫，导致男主心中的恶被西点军校的几个学员所触发的这个最后反转揭秘，完全没用情绪上的累积，而爱伦坡备受欺侮默默忍受的善也就无以体现，以及他为什么对癫痫女主如此着迷的理由也难以让人信服（尤其女主的选角不是太好，缺少和爱伦坡一样的病态美）。

然后就是女主家里的环境，女主的癫痫如何把一家人逼得投奔邪教，这个也几乎没有讲，因为女主全剧只发病一次，症状也不严重。

提到癫痫让我想起陀思妥耶夫斯基的白痴，公爵第一次发病是很有冲击力的，从他出场时不讳谈自己有病，到言行举止彬彬有礼但与诸人相异，再到最后被逼到发病退场，这个结构设计让人叹为观止。

但电影中这个癫痫情节也实在太弱，不太能说服观众，可能这段有个二十分钟才能比较有力。

最后就是爱伦坡发现兰道尔的秘密，只靠两张字条和打听消息，有点太弱了。

总之，电影的确缺了很多东西，如果拍成3个小时我觉得会更好一些。

特意翻了两遍电影，把线索缕清，缕清后整部电影就没有什么意思了。

爱伦坡的小说情调晦暗低沉，技巧醇熟，神秘色彩浓厚。

电影里的元素，镜头有些类似的味道，只能说有些。

男二取名爱伦坡来致敬，以他早年在西点军校的经历展开， 哈利·米尔林演得非常好，但演得有点偏，完全当成一个歇斯底里的理智疯子来演，该说导演这是致敬大师呢还是添油加醋呢？

贝尔的演技也不错。

整部剧的氛围塑造不错，止于此，如果你以模糊神秘的视野看这部电影，不去深究，也说得过去。

要是深究了，就该后悔了。

斯科特·库珀的历史惊悚片讲述了19世纪30年代一位资深侦探被召唤到西点军校的故事

如果有人认为影评人是抱着火鸡的希望开始一部电影，那他就误解了我们。

可悲的事实是，屏住呼吸仍然是典型的问题。

如果没有杰作出现，也许我们至少能玩得开心。

后者在Netflix的历史惊悚片《淡蓝色的眼睛》(The Pale Blue Eye)中得到了肯定，这部电影充满了哥特式的华丽色彩;克里斯蒂安·贝尔(Christian Bale)身上的明星，即使在疯狂奔跑的时候也值得一看;最让人津津乐道的是埃德加·爱伦·坡笔下的侦探角色。

剧透警告:《淡蓝之眸》不是很有趣。

贝尔也不是坡的扮演者，这可能是问题的一部分。

相反，他是经验丰富的侦探奥古斯都·兰多尔，在1830年的冰天雪地里被召唤到西点军校。

在那里，迎接他的是一位惊慌失措的上校(蒂莫西·斯波尔饰)，并向他做了大量的阐述。

我们得知，他精通密码破译和不流血的审讯。

(这句话和其他很多话一样，摘自路易斯·贝亚德2003年的原著小说。

)他甚至在中午之前就有强烈的口渴，这一特点并没有因为他被要求调查的案件而得到改善。

一名学员结束了自己的生命，但有一个可怕的复杂细节。

他们的心脏被取出来了。

就叫它泄密吧。

这位明星至少应该在挤满了英国角色演员的茶室里感到自在。

明摆着碎裂，托比·琼斯皱起眉头，很快我们就有了瘦长的哈利·梅林，他曾经是《哈利·波特》系列电影中的年轻演员，现在被介绍为E·a·坡，四年级学员。

(坡确实上过西点军校;梅林的口音更难保证。

)这个抒情的不合群的人很快就成了兰多的助手。

然而，屏幕上的等级制度却很混乱。

贝尔的到来让梅林变得更强大。

天才侦探往往只是个旁观者。

就像编剧兼导演斯科特·库珀这部令人尴尬的电影中的其他内容一样，很难知道这是由于设计还是剪辑困难。

不管怎样，贝尔做了一个奇怪的第二根香蕉。

接下来是另一个身体;苍白的心上人;吉莉安·安德森饰演西点军校的贵妇。

神秘比比皆是。

对于电影院的老板来说，可能会感到困惑的是，据说对电影很友好的网飞公司(Netflix)让他们在圣诞节播放了这部电影。

(与此同时，热门剧集《刀下杀手》的续集《玻璃洋葱》现在只能流媒体播放)。

也许《淡蓝之眸》注定是一部双重法案:两部不合适的电影共用一个名字。

一半变得更加古怪。

有祖先的秘密，魔鬼崇拜的低语，安德森的曲柄高得令人瞠目结舌。

然而，作为编剧的库珀显然不被导演库珀信任，他用缓慢而认真的目光拍摄了这个成熟的胡言胡语，就像汉默的恐怖电影变成了社会现实主义。

库珀和贝尔曾在2013年合作过《冲出熔炉》，这是一部关于宾夕法尼亚州钢铁厂的悲观故事。

就像他们的新合作一样，这不是一部糟糕的电影。

当梅林在场景之间徘徊，羽毛笔颤抖，元音混乱，抱怨无聊的时候，这是一个奇怪的想法。

乌鸦说:你和我都是。

这是一部有时代感的小说电影，它需要我们像读一本书一样，静下心来品味剧情静静地流淌。

就像在读它的原著小说一样，只不过是反过来了，品味剧情的同时，也去想象原著那细腻的表达。

很多影评都说这是一部慢节奏的电影，我并不认同。

《淡蓝之眸》有它的节奏，一个又一个的案子，一个又一个的发现。

而且显然导演为了不输商业片的观感，加速了剧情的表达。

如果是原著，会在背景介绍上凸显更多的细节，但是为了能够把一本书的剧情塞进2个小时的电影，我觉得这样的压缩是值得的。

如果不看电影的最后半个小时，我会认为这是一部类似福尔摩斯的侦探片，它很传统。

3场谋杀，几个线索，逐渐接近凶手，最后在烈火中结案。

最后半小时的反转也不难猜，几处没有揭开的伏笔和主角的身份，似乎已经道出了这个甚至算的上是老套的剧情设计。

加上这个伏笔，我会认为这是一个还算是传统的侦探电影。

剧情的元素非常戳我的xp，1830年的美国，西点军校，服化道非常好，加上电影那股冷淡的调色，一下就把人拉回了那个煤油灯的年代。

神秘主义，献祭仪式，女巫猎人，宗教，这些带有克苏鲁的元素更是让我兴奋，这是我的兴趣所在。

影片里对尸体有特写，还是蛮逼真的，看得会有一些紧张。

克里斯蒂安·贝尔继《雷神4》以来再次出演一个痛苦的父亲，贝尔是演这种角色上瘾了吗哈哈哈。

哈利·米尔林饰演的诗人更是令人惊叹，贡献了精彩的表演。

更令我震惊的是他居然小时候在《哈利波特》中饰演哈利的堂兄！

减肥是真的能增加颜值。

总之，《淡蓝之眸》带给我了非常舒适的两个小时，演员的演技和非常到位的服化道让我自然地沉浸在其中了，静静跟随破案的过程，享受这些神秘元素带来的感官刺激。

这不是一部剧情特别优秀的作品，但是它真的让我回想起了几年前那种安安静静看书的感觉。

或许我们真的需要对生活做一些减法，回到那个少一些打扰的时代。

我不明白为什么这部电影的豆瓣分这么低，我是看得停不下来的。

结局的反转是我不曾预料到的，基本可以说得通。

只有一点，如果不是Landor的及时阻止，Po确实要被挖心了，所以前面破案的部分并没有搞错，Landor确实救了Po。

Christian Bale一如既往的隐忍不发，直到眼睁睁的看着女儿跳下悬崖，痛苦不堪，作为父亲的复仇，完全可以理解。

说说演员，饰演医生太太的吉莲·安德森 Gillian Anderson是当年大火剧X档案的女主，时光荏苒，我完全没认出来。

哈利波特系列出来四位演员，消瘦无比的蒂莫西·斯波 Timothy Spall看上去生了大病一般；而真正的男主哈利·米尔林 Harry Melling是哈利波特的表哥扮演者，和当初圆脸胖肚比起来，真是天壤之别，他的五官有点奇特，但他的表情很生动，塑造了一个性格古怪备受欺负，喜欢写诗的浪漫士兵，他为人机敏又善良正义。